Christmas Lights
The appeal of the Christmas light is often likened to the starts in the sky, or the glisten of freshly fallen snow in the moonlight. Early Christmas lights were not quite as safe as today's light strings. Candles were used in trees inside the home, and lit in windows. Hot flames and live trees were not the safest mix, but the temptation to add lights to Christmas decorating was too strong to curb. Many factors have contributed to the widespread use of Christmas lights, including lighting contests promoted by manufacturers, war propaganda using holidays as an opportunity to bond the nation, and local celebrations across the country to try and start traditions of hope and peace. Light strings are now found in all shapes, sizes, and colors, as well as in cool-to-the-touch LEDs.
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2 comments:
I love Christmas lights!
I hope things are going better in your life. I'm sorry to hear about the hard times you've been having. I wish I could help you.
Christmas lights are my favorite! Or, you know... lights of any kind shining in the darkness. Especially colorful ones. I have to admit, when something goes really wrong, and there are tons of cops, ambulances, and fire trucks converged in one area at night, my first thought is, "Look how pretty!" Followed closely by, "Oh, no! What happened?" of course.
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